Adams and Laughlin Finish Past 100 In Area Scoring Title
Ricky Adams led the 1974 area scoring with 128 points in 10 games as the Flying Tigers routed Western Guilford 42 13 to claim the Mid-State 3A West crown. Kenny Laughlin of Randleman finished second with 112 points and will lead his team into the first round of the state playoffs at South Stanly. Avery Cutshaw of East Davidson totaled 98 points despite missing the final game with injuries. Ted Brown of Andrews added 78 points as his team hosted Asheville, and Thomasville’s Richard Burton travels to Salisbury seeking a WNCHSSA playoff win.
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Birmingham Faces Struggles With World Football League
Birmingham mayor urged understanding for the financially troubled Americans of the World Football League as players reportedly had not been paid for five weeks and the team faced continued hotel bill issues. A court order had already attached assets to cover back taxes, with tax debts also outstanding to Birmingham and Jefferson County.
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Americans Lose Faith in Sports Heroes Say Harvard Pair
Harvard Lampoon editors Trimble and Ayres say Americans grow cynical about big time sports. They note heroes are now seen as fallible and financially driven, preferring humor over reverence while still admiring figures like Koufax and Arcaro. Air Force Academy trainer Jim Conboy has watched Falcons since 1956. Shrine Game coach Ben Martin to lead West at Stanford in December.
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